The battle between brains and brawn is as old as time yet Jayla Jasso manages to significantly raise the bar in Untamed Barbarian, a suspenseful time travel romance, and the second book in her Visigoth Barbarians series. Handsome barbarian, Andaric, Son [...]
In a world where magical beings and military might collide, there are sure to be fireworks, and this is certainly the case in Kingdom of the Northern Sun by Clara Martin. This first installment in what promises to be a strong [...]
The stories of World War II often focus on battlefield heroics and the history-shaping decisions made by famous leaders. However, scaling this global conflict down to a more intimate level can also be immensely valuable, which is precisely what author Karla [...]
For those who think sci-fi is little more than futuristic space operas and allegorical cautionary tales, Terastatum, the new novel from Tim Smith and Dr. Richard, will certainly broaden your horizons. Inspired by the likes of other famous Richards - Feynman [...]
Six years ago, Michael McCord offered a dire warning in the first part of his Real America saga, and this second installment, End Times: More Great Adventures in Real America, is disturbingly relevant and eerily recognizable. The story centers around an [...]
In Kimberling Bridge by Jeffrey W. Tenney, the savagery of life rears its ugly head once the fragility of America's dominance is revealed and exploited. Unlike so many other post-apocalyptic thrillers, this character-driven story tugs at the heartstrings, but isn't afraid [...]
Part dictionary, part encyclopedia and utterly charming, Humongous (& Cool) Words for Kids, written and illustrated by SB Hilarion, is fun and educational for both kids and adults. Hilarion’s unique text invites philomaths (those who seek knowledge and love learning) to [...]
Cooperative Lives, a captivating work of literary fiction by Patrick Finegan, underscores the old adage that no one really knows what goes on behind closed doors – especially behind those of your neighbors. Seventh Avenue and Central Park South is the [...]
The complexities of geopolitics are no longer being kept to the realms of academia and politics, and fascinating stories based on real-world conflicts are becoming more and more accessible with every passing year. In Blood Upon the Sands, the second book [...]
This Man Booker 2017 shortlisted book is the debut from British author Fiona Mozley. Centered around narration of past events from 14-year-old Danny, the story takes place in a grim North England copse where Danny and his older sister, the tough [...]